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International And National Partnerships To Select, Test, And Develop Institutional Repositories, Johann Van Reenen
International And National Partnerships To Select, Test, And Develop Institutional Repositories, Johann Van Reenen
University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications
Three organizations/associations partnered to decide on, and then test, the most appropriate institutional repository (IR) software. They created and completed a pilot implementation for their respective member organizations. The presentation describes the partnership process, lessons learned, and current plans and concerns. Organizations involved were: Digital Library Linkages (DLL), Ibero-American Science & Technology Education Consortium (ISTEC), Alliance for Innovation in Science and Technology Information (AISTI), University of New Mexico Libraries
Consortia And Licensing Of Electronic Products - The Wave Of The Future?, Johann Van Reenen
Consortia And Licensing Of Electronic Products - The Wave Of The Future?, Johann Van Reenen
University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications
Electronic information, especially that provided by monopoly organizations, are often beyond the means of a single academic institution. There is a growing trend towards joint purchasing, consortial agreements and partnerships. This talk will explore the potential and pitfalls of such agreements by examining and comparing various models for licencing and implementing shared electronic information services. A variety of case studies from different environments will be examined.